How accurate is the shared container shipping calculator?

The calculator blends our published per-CBM lane rates with the destination's anchor price, fuel surcharge, handling and UK export docs to give an estimate within ±10% of the final invoice.

Does the calculator include destination charges?

It estimates destination port and clearance charges separately. Duty and VAT depend on cargo type and local rates and are paid to the destination agent on arrival.

Can I get a quote for multiple items?

Yes. Add as many line items as you need — cars, motorcycles, household goods, pallets — and the calculator rolls up total CBM, container fill and price.

Is marine insurance included in the calculator price?

Marine insurance is optional. Toggle it on and the calculator adds 1.8% of declared cargo value (minimum £45) to your total.

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Shared Container Shipping Cost Calculator

Estimate your CBM, container share and freight cost in real time. We'll send a confirmed quote within the hour.

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Shared Container CBM & Cost Calculator

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Declared cargo value (GBP)

Cargo items

Pick a cargo type — we pre-fill typical dimensions. Adjust them in centimetres if you know better.

Cargo typeWhat you're shippingQtyHow manyLength (cm)Longest sideWidth (cm)AcrossHeight (cm)Top to bottom

Volume = Length × Width × Height ÷ 1,000,000 × Qty — this line: 12.96 CBM

Add marine cargo insurance1.8% of declared value (min £45). Covers marine + war risk port to port.

Total CBM

12.96 CBM

458 ft³

20ft Container

39.3%

of usable space

Service

Shared Container

10–14 days

UK Freight Total

£1,336

excl. destination charges

Price breakdown

Ocean freight (Europe @ Shared Container)£921
Cargo handling / lashing£250
Fuel surcharge (BAF ~8.5%)£100
UK export entry + B/L£65
UK total (zero-rated VAT)£1,336
Est. destination port + clearance (paid on arrival)~£304

UK ocean freight exports are zero-rated for VAT. Destination duty/VAT depends on cargo type and local rates.

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£1,336

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